Beading Competitively

Jade with a twist

Battle of the Beadsmith ongoing.......why do we bead competitively?  The above design I entered into Bead Star at the end of March - the first entry into an international competition.  Not making the grade is disheartening.........but there are also lessons to be learned from that.....it puts me in touch with how students feel when they under perform.

Now do I knuckle down for the Four Seasons Challenge - the school holidays create the space to execute the designs in my head?!